{"id":751,"date":"2010-03-25T09:28:28","date_gmt":"2010-03-25T09:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/transportsdufutur.ademe.fr\/?p=751"},"modified":"2010-03-25T09:28:28","modified_gmt":"2010-03-25T09:28:28","slug":"revoir-ladn-de-lautomobile-par-gm-et-saic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transportsdufutur.ademe.fr\/2010\/03\/revoir-ladn-de-lautomobile-par-gm-et-saic.html","title":{"rendered":"Revoir l'ADN de l'automobile par GM et SAIC"},"content":{"rendered":"

GM vient d'annoncer (ici<\/strong><\/a>) la pr\u00e9sentation avec SAIC (Shangai Automotive Industry Corp. qui a rachet\u00e9 Rover et qui envisage de racheter Volvo Car) d'un concept de v\u00e9hicule 2 places \u00e9lectriques communicants, int\u00e9gr\u00e9s dans des services, autonomes ou conduits. Un constructeur am\u00e9ricain habitu\u00e9 aux 4×4 avec un constructeur chinois propose de revoir l'ADN de l'automobile … au del\u00e0 de ce concept qui sera capable de faire vraiment ce grand bond ?<\/span><\/p>\n

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GM Unveils EN-V Concept: A Vision for Future Urban Mobility <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\t\t\t\t    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Radical Change in Mobility to Address Growing Urbanization Issues<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\t\t\t\t    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Convergence of Electricity and Connectivity Redefines Automobile DNA <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00b7\t\t\t\t    <\/span><\/span><\/span>EN-V Concepts to be Showcased at World Expo 2010 <\/span><\/strong><\/span>Shanghai<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Shanghai <\/span><\/strong>\u2013 By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60 percent of the world\u2019s 8 billion people.  <\/span>This will put tremendous pressure on a public infrastructure that is already struggling to meet the growing demand for transportation and basic services.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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General Motors and its strategic partner, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. Group (SAIC), share a common vision for addressing the need for personal mobility through a radical change in personal urban transportation.  <\/span>They are exploring several solutions for tomorrow\u2019s drivers.  <\/span>Among the most promising is a new vehicle form called EN-V.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A Promising Solution<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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EN-V, which is short for Electric Networked-Vehicle, maintains the core principle of personal mobility \u2013 freedom \u2013 while helping remove the motor vehicle from the environmental debate and redefining design leadership.  <\/span>EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle that was designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow\u2019s cities.   <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Three EN-V models were unveiled today in <\/span>Shanghai<\/span>.  <\/span>They represent three different characteristics that emphasize the enjoyable nature of future transportation: Jiao (Pride), Miao (Magic) and Xiao (Laugh).  <\/span>The concepts will be showcased from May 1 through October 31 at the SAIC-GM Pavilion at World Expo 2010 <\/span>Shanghai<\/span>.  <\/span><\/span>Shanghai<\/span> is expected to become one of the epicenters for the establishment of personal mobility solutions for the future. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cEN-V reinvents the automobile by creating a new vehicle DNA through the convergence of electrification and connectivity.  <\/span>It provides an ideal solution for urban mobility that enables future driving to be free from petroleum and emissions, free from congestion and accidents, and more fun and fashionable than ever before,\u201d said Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of the GM China Group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Breakthrough Technology<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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EN-V\u2019s platform has evolved from the platform of the Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility (P.U.M.A.) prototype that was developed by Segway and debuted in April 2009.  <\/span>Segway has worked collaboratively with GM to develop and deliver multiple copies of the drivetrain platform that seamlessly connect to and power the various EN-Vs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels.  <\/span>Dynamic stabilization technology empowers EN-V, giving it the unique ability to carry two passengers and light cargo in a footprint that\u2019s about a third of a traditional vehicle.  <\/span>It can literally \u201cturn on a dime\u201d within its own operating envelope.  <\/span>In addition, everything in EN-V is drive-by-wire, supporting its ability to operate autonomously or under manual control. The motors not only provide power for acceleration, but also bring the vehicle to a stop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions. Recharging can occur from a conventional wall outlet using standard household power, allowing EN-V to travel at least 40 kilometers on a single charge.  <\/span>EN-V can also improve the efficiency of the public electric infrastructure since the vehicle can communicate with the electric grid to determine the best time to recharge based on overall usage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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By combining the Global Positioning System (GPS) with vehicle-to-vehicle communications and distance-sensing technologies, the EN-V concept can be driven both manually and autonomously. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Its autonomous operating capability offers the promise of reducing traffic congestion by allowing EN-V to automatically select the fastest route based on real-time traffic information.  <\/span>The concept also leverages wireless communications to enable a \u201csocial network\u201d that can be used by drivers and occupants to communicate with friends or business associates while on the go.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This combination of sensing technology, wireless communication and GPS-based navigation establishes a technology foundation, pieces of which could migrate from the EN-V concept and potentially lead the way to future advanced vehicle safety systems.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The ability to communicate with other vehicles and with the infrastructure could dramatically reduce the number of vehicle accidents.  <\/span>Using vehicle-based sensor and camera systems, EN-V can \u201csense\u201d what\u2019s around it, allowing the vehicle to react quickly to obstacles or changes in driving conditions. For example, if a pedestrian steps out in front of the vehicle, EN-V will decelerate to a slower and safer speed and stop sooner than today\u2019s vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

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GM has been a leader in developing autonomous vehicle technology, having worked alongside students and faculty at <\/span>Carnegie<\/span> <\/span>Mellon<\/span> <\/span>University<\/span> in the <\/span>U.S.<\/span> city of <\/span>Pittsburgh<\/span>, <\/span>Pennsylvania<\/span>. This collaboration created \u201cThe Boss\u201d Chevrolet Tahoe, which brought autonomous vehicle operation to life in 2007.   <\/span>EN-V takes the lessons learned in \u201cThe Boss\u201d and offers mobility to people who could not otherwise operate a vehicle.    <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe EN-V concept represents a major breakthrough in the research that GM has been doing to bring vehicle autonomy to life,\u201d said Alan Taub, Global Vice President of GM Research and Development.  <\/span>\u201cThe building blocks that enable the autonomous capabilities found on the EN-V concept such as lane departure warning, blind zone detection and adaptive cruise control are being used in some GM vehicles on the road today.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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EN-V has been designed for the speed and range of today\u2019s urban drivers.  <\/span>It weighs less than 500 kilograms and is about 1.5 meters in length.  <\/span>By comparison, today\u2019s typical automobile weighs more than 1,500 kilograms and is three times as long.  <\/span>In addition, today\u2019s automobiles require more than 10 square meters of parking space and are parked more than 90 percent of the time.  <\/span>EN-V\u2019s smaller size and greater maneuverability mean the same parking lot can accommodate five times as many EN-Vs as typical automobiles.    <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Smaller, Smarter Design<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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While EN-V leads the way in terms of efficiency and technology, it also sets a new benchmark for vehicle design.  <\/span>For its debut, GM had design teams around the world provide their vision of what future mobility will look like.  <\/span>Xiao (Laugh
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Each EN-V has a unique design theme to showcase the flexibility of the propulsion platform.  <\/span>The design gives each EN-V its own personality, with a unique opening, elegant interior and innovative color, lighting and seat technology.  <\/span>Xiao offers a more lighthearted appeal, with its \u201cgumball blue\u201d paint and nautical-inspired design.  <\/span>Miao takes most of its design cues from the consumer electronics industry, as evidenced by its sleek, masculine looks.  <\/span>Designers also used Miao to display innovative lighting solutions, including extensive use of LED accent lighting.   <\/span>With its clean lines and bright paintwork, Jiao takes its design influence from bullet trains and Chinese opera masks.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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"EN-V incorporates significant technology and material innovation, which has given the design team a whole new world to explore,\u201d said Clay Dean, Director of Advanced Design for GM North America.  <\/span>\u201cBecause of the lightweight structures, materials and integrated controls, we created unique surface forms not traditionally found in automotive applications.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

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The body and canopy of EN-V are constructed from carbon fiber, custom-tinted Lexan and acrylic, materials that are more commonly used in race cars, military airplanes and spacecraft because of their strength and lightweight characteristics.  <\/span>The ability to work with such innovative materials provided a learning opportunity for GM\u2019s design teams to study the feasibility of future traditional automotive applications.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EN-V\u2019s compact size makes it ideal for use in densely populated cities thanks to its use of advanced safety and propulsion technologies.  <\/span>But good things come in small packages, as witnessed by EN-V\u2019s innovative interior design, which provides maximum visibility to the world outside.  <\/span>A simple interface for activating Wi-Fi-based technologies keeps occupants connected to the outside world.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe future of how we move around in urban areas like <\/span>Shanghai<\/span> can combine the best of personal mobility and public transit.  <\/span>There is a better solution and it is called EN-V.  <\/span>It demonstrates that we have both the knowledge and the ability right now to create a way to move people that not only ensures a \u2018better city\u2019 but also offers people a \u2018better life,\u2019\u201d said Taub.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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